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North Bend film showing shares the power of girls

“Girl Rising,” showing at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the North Bend Theatre, is a feature film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to transform societies.

The film presents the stories of nine girls around the world, told by celebrated writers and voiced by renowned actors, that delivers a simple truth: Educate girls and you will change the world. The film is recommended for children in the sixth grade and older.

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